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Driver in I-94 crash killing West Fargo family, himself had history of drug, alcohol offenses 
A man involved in a deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 94 on Friday has a history of alcohol and drug violations while driving, according to court records in North Dakota and Minnesota.
By Marino Eccher , July 09, 2012
West Fargo family, Jamestown man killed in head-on collision
As Shar Berns’ husband looked her in the eyes and told her that her best friend, a woman she had come to love in the past eight years, was dead, Berns could hardly muster a response.
“We were supposed to have lunch next Thursday. It just, it just doesn’t seem real,” she said.
By Megan Card , July 07, 2012
ND man sentenced to 54 months on weapons charges
A North Dakota man has been sentenced to more than four years in prison on illegal weapons charges. David Werkhoven, of Jamestown, was charged in federal court with possession of ammunition by a convicted felon and violation of supervised release. He pleaded guilty in April.
By Associated Press , June 28, 2012
Jamestown jewelry store victim of weekend burglary
KSJB radio reports that burglars entered the Riddles store early Sunday. Store manager Shirley Jackson says they first broke through a front door of the Buffalo Mall and then smashed through a window to gain entrance to her store, where they shattered eight display cases.
By Associated Press , June 25, 2012
Fort Seward Wagon Train departs Jamestown, N.D., today for 6-day trek
Starting early this morning, more than 150 people from 18 states and Canada will go back in time to relive the pioneer family experience through the 43rd annual Fort Seward Wagon Train.
By Brian Willhide , June 25, 2012
Stutsman County Courthouse still free of mold
Officials say air samples show that mold problems in the old Stutsman County Courthouse have not spread to the new courthouse.
By Associated Press , June 25, 2012
Landline phone service restored in Jamestown area
Dakota Central Communications says a Century Link line was cut by a construction crew between Jamestown and Valley City shortly before noon Thursday. Century Link spokeswoman Carrie Amann says repairs were completed about seven hours later.
By Associated Press , June 15, 2012
Pedestrian killed on Interstate 94 near Jamestown, N.D.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified a pedestrian who was struck and killed Saturday night on Interstate 94 near Jamestown. The patrol said Bradley Myhre, 39, of Jamestown, was killed in the accident, which happened just after 10 p.m.
By Associated Press , June 04, 2012
2 sentenced in separate drug cases in N.D.
A judge in North Dakota has sentenced two people to prison in separate drug cases. The Jamestown Sun reports that 40-year-old Linda Gail Semones had been charged with possessing a controlled substance with the intent to deliver. In another case, 47-year-old Scott Alan Vogel pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a controlled substance.
By Associated Press , June 02, 2012
Semi stolen in Milwaukee recovered near Jamestown
The semi was recovered Thursday after being spotted on Highway 52. North Dakota Patrol Capt. Brian Niewind says that the company that owns the truck pinpointed its location through GPS.
By Associated Press , June 01, 2012
Jamestown, N.D., woman convicted in killing files appeal
A jury in February convicted 22-year-old Janelle Cave on manslaughter and criminal conspiracy charges but acquitted her of murder in the April 2011 death of 18-year-old Abdi Ali Ahmed. He was beaten and stabbed and his body dumped in a ditch near Spiritwood.
By Associated Press , May 24, 2012
Rollover near Jamestown kills Florida man, SD woman
Authorities say a 51-year-old man from Pensacola, Fla., was driving on U.S. Highway 52 about 7 p.m. Tuesday when the vehicle hit the ditch, struck a culvert, went airborne and rolled upon landing. He died along with a 41-year-old woman from Oacoma, S.D., who was a passenger.
By Associated Press , May 23, 2012
Jamestown hopes for oil boom benefits
Officials in Jamestown agree the city is poised to receive positive economic growth from those struggling with life in the Oil Patch. But can the city handle it? Jamestown has the room for business, but first, the city needs to address residential infrastructure needs that are hindering housing development, said Connie Ova, chief executive officer of the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp.
By Ben Rodgers , May 12, 2012
Construction starts on $5.5 million Jamestown College lab
Construction is beginning this week on a 20,500-square-foot laboratory on the Jamestown College campus. Vice president Polly Peterson tells The Jamestown Sun that the $9 million project is the largest capital project in the college's history.
By Associated Press , May 08, 2012
Former ND teacher facing sex charges sentenced
A former Jamestown teacher accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl has been sentenced to serve 60 days in jail under a plea agreement with prosecutors. Fifty-four-year-old Richard Laqua pleaded guilty to luring a minor by computer or electronic means, and prosecutors dropped a sexual assault charge.
By Associated Press , May 08, 2012
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